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Lord of the silent

Lord of the silent

CrimeHistorical Fiction
Pages
704
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1915, Amelia Peabody and her family return to Egypt despite the dangers of the Great War. While digging for antiquities, they find themselves entangled in a web of blackmail and murder that threatens their reputation. The story unfolds through a mix of Amelia's journals and her son Ramses's more candid accounts of the investigation.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousFunnyRomantic
Found FamilyEpistolaryMultiple POVsMystery Box

Genres

Crime Historical Fiction Mystery World War I

About the author

E
Elizabeth Peters

Elizabeth Peters was a trained Egyptologist who wrote historical mysteries, most notably the Amelia Peabody series. Her books, such as The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog, are known for their archaeological detail and sharp humor.

Characters

Amelia PeabodyProtagonist
Radcliffe EmersonProtagonist
All characters in Lord of the silent